I used to think that the rapture could not possibly happen until everyone had a chance to hear the gospel. This was based on two verses: Firstly Matthew 24:14 which states “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a...
When I was in ninth grade, a preacher in the Philippines had made the news predicting that the world was going to end the next day at around 11am. A bunch of my otherwise godless classmates were worried that it was all over. At the...
Recently I was at a combined churches event for Pentecost. It is always a terrific and happy occasion to gather with other believers. There is something wonderful and rich about being together with the Lord’s people. On this occasion a Lutheran minister was assigned the task...
One of the hardest things to shake has been the idea that signs and wonders prove the apostle. Back in the 90’s, in the earliest years of the restoration of apostles, the concept that with apostles would come miracles was just about ubiquitous. I personally remember...
In a number of messages, John has referred to books that he has read. As a result of this, we frequently receive emails asking for a list of books that John recommends. This post creates an easy way to answer those questions by providing a...
There was a point not all that long ago that pretty much nobody alive believed apostles existed. Like dinosaurs they were considered a mighty thing of the past. Now, it seems that there is an apostle on every corner, and adding ‘apostle’ to one’s business...
Here we deal with exercising authority in spirit realm, which the Apostle Paul calls the Heavenly Places. There you are seated with Christ, and you will see that the faithful exercise of the authority that Christ gives you has amazing and gracious outcomes in the...
There is just one thing that when present always brings outcomes – but when missing, very little happens. This single element we all have, and it is very simple to use: yet most Christians neglect it or overlook it. But when employed the difference is...
Sooner or later, there are genuine things we need, but they seem out of reach and we can see no way ahead. But the Lord has a way! He delights to meet the needs of our lives and, as Scripture says, the desires of our...
Six Miracles at Once in Selling the Unmarketable. This week we are dealing with financial miracles. Sooner or later, in property sales or big unexpected bills, and whether in family, church or mission needs, all of us need an answer. Here is the most unlikely...
